Corsair introduces 3000D Airflow case

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Corsair has quietly released its new 3000D Airflow case. Compared to the 4000D Airflow, it has no USB Type-C at the front and less space for storage media. It is striking that the 4000D is currently sold so far below its recommended retail price that the 3000D is just as expensive.

The Corsair 3000D Airflow costs at least 89.90 euros at Corsair itself. The 4000D Airflow costs 119.90 euros from its maker. This in itself provides the necessary differentiation in the offering, were it not for the fact that in the Pricewatch the 4000D Airflow is in practice sold for 89.90, making the price gap between the two negligible. In June, the 4000D Airflow even cost around 78 euros. The 3000D Airflow does adhere to Corsair’s recommended retail price in the Pricewatch and costs at least 89.90 euros.

In terms of appearance, the two models do not differ much from each other. The familiar triangle pattern on the front is still present, although the vertical slots of the 4000D are gone. With a size of 466 by 230 by 453mm, this new case is almost the same size as its big brother. Yet the 4000D supports a maximum of E-ATX and the 3000D a maximum of ATX.

There is room inside for two storage media, 2.5″ or 3.5″. With the 4000D this was twice 2.5″ and twice 3.5″. The mounting locations behind the motherboard tray are gone. A Type-A port will be added for the disappeared USB Type-C port on the front.

In terms of fans, the cheaper variant of the 3000D, the one without RGB, comes with two SP120 fans from Corsair. On the 4000D there are two 120mm AirGuide fans. The options for placing fans and radiators appear to be virtually the same, which is not surprising given the similarity in dimensions.

The more expensive variant of the 3000D Airflow is the 3000D RGB Airflow. This costs 114.90 euros at Corsair itself, but the online stores are currently close to that with a minimum of 109.90 euros. For that extra money, buyers get not two but three fans. Those are the AR120 RGB fans. For comparison: the 4000D Airflow RGB costs 169.90 euros. Web shops in the Pricewatch indicate that the 3000D series is immediately available.

Both the version with and without RGB are available in white and black.

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